Family Ochnaceae Higher classification Ochnaceae | Scientific name Ochna Rank Genus | |
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Lower classifications Ochna integerrima, Ochna serrulata, Ochna angustata, Ochna beirensis | ||
Ochna kirkii micky mouse plant
Ochna is a genus comprising 86 species of evergreen trees, shrubs and shrublets belonging to the family Ochnaceae. These species are native to tropical woodlands of Africa, the Mascarenes and Asia. Species of this genus are usually called Ochnas, Bird's-eye bushes or Mickey-mouse plants, a name derived from the shape of the drupelet fruit. The name of this genus comes from the Greek word Ochne, used by Homer and meaning wild pear, as the leaves are similar in appearance. Some species, especially Ochna serrulata (bird's eye plant), are widely cultivated as decorative plants.
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Ochna garden plants
Distribution
Species of this genus are found in the Old World Tropics, especially in Africa, Madagascar, the Mascarene Islands and Asia.
Selected species
References
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